Delta County Correctional Facility Inmate Bail & Bonds
Delta County bail in Escanaba: kiosk at the Sheriff's lobby, third-party bonds at the courthouse
People arrested in Delta County are held at the Delta County Correctional Facility, 2800 College Avenue, Escanaba. The Sheriff's Office answers at 906-786-3633. Look up a person on Delta County Inmate Search before you drive anywhere. How you pay bail depends on who is paying and what time it is, and the answers below walk through it.
1. Is my brother still in the Escanaba jail, or was he moved?
Search Delta County Inmate Search first. Delta County also took in overflow prisoners from Marquette County after its board approved a deal in December 2025, for up to ten people at a time. So a booking can start in another U.P. county and end up here. If the search shows nothing, call the Sheriff's Office at 906-786-3633 and give his full name and birth date.
2. Where is the jail, and when did it open?
The correctional facility at 2800 College Avenue, Escanaba, MI 49829, is the county's newer jail. Prisoners were moved there from the old jail on June 14, 2019. The sheriff's road patrol and part of the administration moved in the month before.
3. Can I pay bail in the lobby at night?
Yes for a kiosk payment. The Canteen kiosk in the Sheriff's Office lobby runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It takes cash bills only, plus Mastercard or Visa debit and credit cards. It does not take coins, money orders or checks, and it will not make change. Any extra cash you put in goes to the person's spending account, not back to you.
The kiosk company adds a fee that changes with the size of the bond.
4. I want to pay by card from home. Is that possible?
The county links to eXpress Account on its site for bond payments, and Mastercard and Visa debit or credit cards work there. County billing pages say bail payments go through GovPayNet as the merchant of record. Have the person's name, the amount and the payment location code ready.
These deposits are for bail. They are not money for the person's commissary. Keep the two separate.
5. I am a friend, not a relative. Can I post his bond?
A bond posted by someone other than the arrested person is a third-party bond. Delta County says those cannot be handled by the jail. They must be posted at the 94th District Court, 310 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The court's phone is 906-786-5106.
Come with the person's full name, the case number, and valid photo ID.
6. What does the jail charge when someone is booked?
A $12.00 booking fee is collected when a person is admitted. It is separate from bail.
7. Who sets bond in Delta County, and how?
A judge sets it at the first arraignment. Prosecutor Lauren Wickman explained in February 2025 that the range runs from no bond in the most serious cases to a signature bond. Prosecutors suggest an amount from the charge, the record and the strength of the case, and the defense speaks for ties to the community and a history of showing up. She also said her office asks for cash bonds in all drug cases.
Michigan Court Rule 6.106 requires the judge to state reasons on the record for money bail.
8. How soon will he see a judge?
Court Rule 6.104 says a person is arraigned without unnecessary delay, and each county must have a judicial officer available every day of the year. A judge generally must also review an arrest made without a warrant within 48 hours. Call the district court at 906-786-5106 for his hearing date and ask if the hearing is by video.
9. What is a ten percent bond, and is it allowed here?
It lets you pay 10 percent of the set amount to the court instead of the whole sum. Only the judge can allow it, and I did not find a Delta County rule saying when. Ask the district court at 906-786-5106. Because the prosecutor asks for cash in drug cases, do not count on this option for those charges.
For offenses under MCL 780.66, the court keeps 10 percent of the deposit only after a conviction. Without one, the full deposit returns.
10. Do I need a bondsman, and what will one cost?
Not always. If the court allows a surety bond for one quarter of the full bail, a bondsman may be the cheaper path. Michigan has no fee rule I could find, and the insurance department does not license bondsmen as such. Ask the district court which agents it approves, and get every charge on paper. Complaints go to 877-999-6442.
11. Can I post my house?
Real property needs the judge's approval, and the court can ask for proof of its value. I found no Delta County checklist, so call the district court at 906-786-5106 before you pull a deed. A property bond can take longer than cash.
12. When would bail be refused?
Michigan's Constitution lets a court refuse bail for murder or treason when proof is evident or the presumption is great. It may also refuse for first-degree criminal sexual conduct, armed robbery, or kidnapping for extortion, unless the court finds clear and convincing evidence of no flight risk or danger. Repeat violent felons and new violent charges while on release are covered too. A hold from another case can also keep a person in.
13. Where do young people from Delta County go?
A person under 18 cannot be held with adult prisoners. A Marquette County sheriff said in December 2025 that no U.P. facility houses juveniles, so a youth may be taken to the Lower Peninsula. The probate court knows where. Call the 94th District Court at 906-786-5106 and ask for the family or juvenile office. Bay Pines Center in Escanaba is a state treatment facility, not a county lockup.
14. Can I get a free lawyer in Delta County?
Tell the judge at arraignment that you cannot pay. A form about your income follows. I did not find a direct number for the county's defense system. The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission can point you to it at 517-657-3066, and the district court at 906-786-5106 can tell you who was appointed.
15. What happens to my money if he does not come back?
The court can order the bond forfeited. Notice is mailed and he has 28 days to turn himself in. If the case ends without a conviction, the deposit comes back after any fines, costs or assessments are paid.
Delta County bail contacts
- Jail
- Delta County Correctional Facility, 2800 College Avenue, Escanaba, MI 49829; Sheriff's Office 906-786-3633
- Custody lookup
- Delta County Inmate Search
- Kiosk
- Sheriff's Office lobby, 24 hours a day; cash bills and Mastercard or Visa; no coins, checks or money orders
- Online payment
- eXpress Account, Mastercard or Visa debit or credit
- Third-party bonds
- 94th District Court, 310 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829; Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 906-786-5106
- Jail fee
- $12.00 booking fee at admission
- State indigent defense
- Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, 517-657-3066
- Agent complaints
- Department of Insurance and Financial Services, 877-999-6442
Hours, fees and procedures can be updated by the county at any time, and each case can differ. Verify with the court or the Sheriff's Office before you bring money, and read any form before you sign it.
How Do I pay Bail for Someone Arrested in Delta County?
Can I pay an Inmate's Bail Online?
Delta County Correctional Facility has contracted with Express Account, a third party online money deposit service, to pay for an Inmate's Bail using a credit card.
Here's how it works:
- Call the Delta County Correctional Facility at 906-786-3633 to find out the exact amount you need in order to pay your inmate's bail. Often there are fees that are in addition to the bail amount. Keep in mind that Express Account will also be adding a small percentage for the use of their service. Make sure you select 'bond' when doing this.
- Go to Express Account, register with them and follow the instructions to pay bail. You can also do this by phone if you prefer, by calling 866-422-6833.
- A fax or email is sent to the facility within 5 minutes of posting the bond. It includes the information about the bail/bond payment which begins the release process at the facility. If you have a concern, you may contact the facility at 906-786-3633 to inquire.
If you have any questions on how this works phone support is available Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) between 8am - 4pm EST - call 866-422-6833. If you prefer to contact them online, go to their Customer Service Contact Page and write them with the question(s) you have.
Delta County Correctional Facility
Address:
2800 College Avenue
Escanaba, MI 49829
Phone:
906-786-3633
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Delta County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Delta County?
Who can set bail in Delta County?
When is bail set in Delta County Michigan?
Does Delta County have bail?
Yes, Delta County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Delta County?
Delta County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
There are four types of bail available: personal recognizance bond, cash bail, ten-percent bail, and surety bond.
Who can set bail in Delta County?
Bail is set in accordance with a bail schedule or by a judge.
When is bail set in Delta County Michigan?
Bail is set at the first court appearance, also known as the arraignment. In most cases this hearing is required to be held within 72 hours of arrest, unless delayed by the defense.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Delta County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance.
The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane.
If a judge in Delta County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Delta County Correctional Facility until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different. The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions. Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.
The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Delta County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.
The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.
DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.
More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.
Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation.
Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.
On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.
What are the different types of bonds in Delta County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.
To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid.
Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid.
Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:
You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.
You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.
Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over.
The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.
You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value.
A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).
Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.
There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond.
You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.
A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met.
With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved.
Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.
Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)
Does Delta County have bail?
Yes, Delta County recognizes most types of bonds.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Delta County?
Delta County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
There are four types of bail available: personal recognizance bond, cash bail, ten-percent bail, and surety bond.
Who can set bail in Delta County?
Bail is set in accordance with a bail schedule or by a judge.
When is bail set in Michigan?
Bail is set at the first court appearance, also known as the arraignment. In most cases this hearing is required to be held within 72 hours of arrest, unless delayed by the defense.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Delta County Michigan?
Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances, let the bond officer know. Your attorney can also request a bond reduction.
In Delta County Michigan, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Michigan could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Delta County Michigan?
Yes, Michigan does offer online bail payment. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Delta County Correctional Facility for more information about the jails in Delta County.
What options are there to pay bail in Delta County Michigan?
Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Please contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted. Go to the Delta County Correctional Facility for more information about posting bail in Delta County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Michigan?
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount. If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Delta County?
The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.
A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Michigan?
The Delta County Correctional Facility or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.
The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.